In our busy lives, with numerous responsibilities vying for our time, we often cut back on sleep so we can have more waking hours to handle it all. While this might seem like a good solution, it often causes more… Continue Reading →

The digestive system is a delicate ecosystem that needs to be cared for. Unfortunately, modern society has a way of keeping our health at the bottom of an ever-growing pile of priorities. Take a few minutes for yourself and prioritize… Continue Reading →

Chronic stress wears your body down in a variety of ways, both physically and mentally. To combat stress, it’s important to develop a self-care strategy that will allow you to incorporate enough sleep, regular exercise, and a balanced diet. These… Continue Reading →

One way to combat anxiety and feelings of depression is to increase the levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, a kind of chemical messenger that helps the brain function. More specifically, serotonin is a “feel good”… Continue Reading →

Menopause is defined as the time in a woman’s life when her menstrual periods stop permanently, marking the end of the reproductive years. Menopause starts when a woman’s periods have stopped for 12 months. Perimenopause, which means “around menopause,” refers… Continue Reading →

With cardiovascular disease topping the lists for leading causes of death in the U.S., it’s important to take preventative measures to keep your heart healthy. Along with regular exercise and not smoking, a diet that includes diverse food groups is… Continue Reading →

A good night’s sleep is something we all need, and yet, we can’t always prioritize it the way we should. Whether you have anxiety, insomnia, sleep apnea, chronic pain, young children, or maybe just a tendency to overuse electronics too… Continue Reading →

More Americans — up to 72 percent according to a recent study — are living with some sort of digestive discomfort. It may be upper GI issues such as acid reflux, GERD, or nausea. Or it could be lower GI… Continue Reading →

Happy Halloween! It’s inevitable. If you’re a candy lover, you will be called to indulge when Halloween treats and sweets are everywhere. Here’s a plan for how to deal with the day after so you don’t actually feel like the… Continue Reading →

What is Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X? Metabolic Syndrome and Syndrome X are two names for the same problem. It is a disorder that involves a combination of three or more of the following health problems: excess body fat around… Continue Reading →